Property owners dispute claims by Shelter that up to 150,000 tenants face eviction when the ban ends on 23rd August.
Read MoreDemand for country houses soars as escape from the city continues
"It's now or never!" Wealthy city dwellers are desperate to buy rural retreats in the aftermath of COVID-19, Knight Frank research shows.
Read MoreHousing ministry confirms Leicester lockdown exempts house moves and estate agents
MHCLG official contacts senior industry figures to say that new Covid restrictions in the city do not apply to housing market.
Read MoreEstate agency operation rules for Covid flare-up areas revealed
The Guild advises members in Leicester what they can and cannot do under the new lockdown rules, and states the advice will apply to future situation too.
Read MoreRent suspensions, deferrals and reductions on industry agenda as arrears crisis looms
High profile industry players offer guidance to landlords and tenants in an attempt to slow the rent arrears train coming down the track.
Read MoreIndustry reaction – evictions to restart after current ban ends on 23rd August
Announcement to begin hearings to progress evictions is made in the House of Lords by housing Minister of State, Lord Greenhalgh.
Read MoreLeicester: Frustrated agents describe being half-in and and half-out of lockdown ringfence
The Negotiator talked to two estate agencies in the city both of whom have either branches or territories both within and without the restrictions zone.
Read MoreFormer Spicerhaart valuer complains of ‘disgusting’ treatment before and during Covid lockdown
The agent, who wishes to remain anonymous, gives a detailed run-down of her treatment by managers at Spicerhaart including unexplained and significant deductions from her final payslip.
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